Events

Turning Heads exhibition: tronies in the spotlight

09 November 2023 - 21 January 2024

Until 21 January, the newly restored Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is hosting the exhibition Turning Heads (Krasse koppen). Unlike the portrait approach, the focus here is on the shape of

Artists turn Villa Empain into an aquarium

31 October 2023 - 10 March 2024

The exhibition ‘Water’ at the Villa Empain in Brussels brings together a whole host of creative individuals to explore the notion of water.

A fabulous biennial near Charleroi

28 October 2023 - 12 November 2023

The Baron Pierre Paulus de Châtelet art biennial has a promising lineup of artists ready for its 14th edition.

Tim Burton takes his magical universe to Brussels

20 October 2023 - 04 February 2024

Fans of the legendary director of classics such as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas will want to flock to Brussels for an unforgettable experience called Tim Burton’s Labyrinth.

Exhibition of Ukrainian artists in Brussels

19 October 2023 - 28 January 2024

A new exhibition, In the Eye of the Storm, is bringing some of Ukraine’s top modernist artists together at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

There's always something going on in Belgium!

Often portrayed as sociable party-goers and very welcoming, Belgians like to come together and share festive and recreational experiences. Festivals, carnivals, exhibitions... in Belgium there is always something to see or do!

Since the beginning of the year, many folk groups have been preparing for the carnival season which is a true institution in some cities and particularly Binche, where it is even recognised as UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

History lovers will delight in the historical or religious processions such as the Saint-Sang Procession in Bruges, the Ommegang in Brussels or the Napoleonic Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse.

Summer heralds the start of the music festival season, frequented by young people from all over Europe. It has to be said that with a rock festival like Werchter, five-time winner of the "World's Best Festival" award or the quirky originality of the electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, lovers of good sounds will be more than satisfied!

With the falling leaves comes the season of major museum exhibitions, trade fairs and shows. Dance, opera, theatre, the dynamic and innovative Belgian scene frequently produces internationally-renowned artists.

But alongside this hectic cultural life, daily life in Belgium also encompasses the village fête with its open-air café or marquee, its bars, skittles and card contests, its traditional dances, carnivals, craft markets, sporting games... so many opportunities for Belgians to enjoy.